Swimmer goes for gold at Paralympics after losing leg in shark attack
The Connecticut native and a friend were snorkeling off Turks and Caicos when a shark charged and bit Truwit's lower left leg.
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The Connecticut native and a friend were snorkeling off Turks and Caicos when a shark charged and bit Truwit's lower left leg.
Katie Ledecky tied Michael Phelps' record of winning the gold medal in the same event at four straight Summer Games.
Tamara Potocka, 21, was seen wearing an oxygen mask as she was taken away for medical attention
Swim legend Katie Ledecky earned her 13th Olympic medal in the women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay on Thursday, making her the most decorated female U.S. Olympian of all time.
Katie Ledecky won her first gold medal at the Paris Olympics, claiming a record-tying 12th Olympic medal in women's swimming.
It's a girl.
Katie Ledecky won bronze in the women's 400-meter freestyle, while Team USA won silver in the women's 4x100-meter freestyle.
Ledecky won by nearly 4.5 seconds in her favorite distance, the 800-meter freestyle.
As the weather warms up, more people are looking to do some laps in the pool. How does swimming for exercise measure up with other workouts?
There will be no pool parties at Southside Park this summer as it will remain closed due to maintenance and money trouble.
College wrestler got hit by a large wave on Thursday and pulled further from shore, police said.
Once thought to be "the impossible dream," men who compete in artistic swimming will now have a chance to go for the gold.
Big clusters of dead fish are showing up along Bay Area shores. Environmental experts are blaming a dangerous algae bloom. It's also posing a threat to pets and swimmers.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
Hundreds of roads across Western North Carolina remain closed and damaged, including portions of Interstate 40.
Police in Vacaville on Friday have arrested a man suspected of seriously injuring an elderly man and his dog during a hit-and-run earlier this week.
Tropical Storm Milton is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico. It is on a path toward Florida's west coast.
Forward progress has been stopped and containment grows on the Glenhaven Fire burning north of Clear Lake in Lake County, officials said Saturday.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
Police in Vacaville on Friday have arrested a man suspected of seriously injuring an elderly man and his dog during a hit-and-run earlier this week.
Hundreds of roads across Western North Carolina remain closed and damaged, including portions of Interstate 40.
The owner of the Hotel Marysville must demolish the building and pay for it after the historic building burned in a fire in early June, a panel of outside judges has ruled.
At least two cities in Solano County are seeing a rapid rise in pedestrian crashes; in Vacaville and Fairfield, five total deaths have been recorded within the past month after pedestrians were hit by vehicles.
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is trying to buy a new boat worth more than a million dollars, but this is no luxury yacht.
An annual report shows there's been a rise in crime at Sacramento State over the last three years.
The importance of regular mammograms is a big part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's where you can get one for free.
Next week, Sacramento County leaders will consider a total ban on the sale of any hemp products with a trace of THC.
This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a budget bill allocating $4.6 million for Old Sacramento deferred maintenance and improved infrastructure.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state is awarding 18 communities with nearly $131 million to clear homeless encampments while also providing shelter and support.
Hundreds of miles of the Klamath River are now free after the largest dam removal project in U.S. history was completed Wednesday.
A personal collection of Senator Diane Feinstein's jewelry and political memorabilia will be going on auction.
California is suing a Catholic hospital for denying an emergency abortion to a woman who was miscarrying and sending her instead to another hospital miles away.
A ban on all hemp products with "any detectable quantity of THC" is in effect in California. In response, the state is facing a lawsuit.
The 49ers along with their fans are going to be sweating it out in their red and gold for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, with temperatures expected to be in the 90s at kickoff at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker underwent surgery on his right forearm after being bothered by an elbow issue that limited him to playing primarily designated hitter this season.
Versatile running back Roger Craig and key member of the Steel Curtain defense L.C. Greenwood are among senior players who advanced to the next stage for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
Cal takes the big stage for Saturday night's home showdown against No. 8 Miami that includes the first ever Berkeley visit for ESPN's popular "College GameDay."
While the A's have played their last game in Oakland, the Coliseum was open Wednesday for stadium employees to say goodbye to each other.
Hundreds of roads across Western North Carolina remain closed and damaged, including portions of Interstate 40.
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state is awarding 18 communities with nearly $131 million to clear homeless encampments while also providing shelter and support.
The U.S. military on Friday struck multiple Houthi targets in Yemen a week after the Pentagon blamed the Houthis for an unsuccessful "complex attack" near U.S. Navy ships.
Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
The importance of regular mammograms is a big part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's where you can get one for free.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."
Two dairy workers in California were infected with bird flu, the 15th and 16th human cases detected in the U.S. this year.
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team have found some Monday restaurant deals you can score.
College classes are now back in session, and CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team have been on the lookout for discounts for college students that they may not even realize they can receive.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
When California Democrats accept oil money or vote against "climate-friendly" bills, they are often criticized or accused of being beholden to the oil industry. But are they?
A CBS News California investigation found roughly half of California voters will have someone new to the job running their presidential election this year.
California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
Booster seats and car seats are the law for children under eight years old, but a new study reveals many kids aren't being kept in them.
A CBS13 viewer was left disappointed when a summer Styx and Foreigner concert in the East Bay was canceled due to a power outage. When Ticketmaster refused to refund them, she called Kurtis.
A Rancho Cordova viewer was recently scammed out of $9,000. Afterward, she reached out to CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team for help.
St. Mary Cemetery has found itself at the center of controversy following revelations that it improperly managed graves, including burying someone in the wrong plot and moving a grave without notifying the family.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
Forward progress has been stopped for a fire burning in southeastern Butte County that forced officials to issue evacuation warnings on Thursday.
El Dorado and Placer County communities continue to recover two years after the Mosquito Fire burned more than 76,000 acres.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
A wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
Here are the top plays of week 7 of high school football.
Beyer defeats Johanson 7-0.
River City defeats Pioneer 42-6.